HC Deb 05 February 1948 vol 446 c326W
Mr. Challen

asked the Minister of Transport the number of accidents reported on the road from Uxbridge to Beaconsfield during the past three years and the number of deaths and permanent injuries incurred resulting from this accident; and whether he will consider the introduction of a 30-mile speed limit between the Denham cross roads and the Beaconsfield cross roads and the introduction of traffic lights at the Denham cross roads and the Gerrards Cross cross roads.

Mr. Barnes

The particulars of accidents reported on this stretch of road during the past three years are:

Reported Accidents. Killed. Seriously Injured. Slightly Injured.
1945 81 6 11 43
1946 96 1 12 53
1947 181 3 23 75
Total for 3 years 358 10 46 171

As regards the second part of the Question, I am making inquiries and will circulate a statement in HANSARD as soon as possible.